OAB Symptoms and Treatment in Western, MN

Overactive Bladder Symptoms

If you're experiencing the symptoms of common bladder control problems, it's time to see a bladder incontinence specialist who may ask you to fill out a symptom tracker to get a better idea of your daily experience and help confirm your diagnosis.

Symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB) include:

Urge incontinence

Going before you reach the bathroom
Experiencing frequent leaks
Using pads or protective garments

Urgency-frequency

Frequent, uncontrollable urge to go
Going more than 8 times a day
Feeling like your bladder is never empty

Symptoms of urinary retention* include:

Can't tell if your bladder is full
Holding increasingly large amounts of urine
Weak or dribbling stream
Needing to use a catheter